Lily Collins biography, husband, age, height, parents, net worth 2025

Lily Collins Biography

Lily Collins is a talented actress and model, daughter of legendary British rock musician Phil Collins. In 2017, she was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance in the film "To the Bone". She later gained widespread recognition playing Emily in the Netflix series "Emily in Paris". For this role, she was also nominated for a Golden Globe (2021).

Childhood and Teenage Years

Lily Collins was born to legendary British musician Phil Collins and American Jill Tavelman. She spent her early years in Surrey, England. When Lily was five, her parents divorced. Her mother won a £17 million settlement and moved to Los Angeles with her daughter, taking over the Beverly Hills Women's Club.

Jill's acquaintances from Beverly Hills suggested enrolling young Lily in acting classes. She enjoyed participating in local theater productions but was more drawn to journalism. By fifteen, she was writing a column for "Elle Girl" magazine and contributing to other youth publications like "Seventeen" and "Teen Vogue."

Lily Collins made a loud statement in the fashion industry as a child

After high school, Lily enrolled in a broadcast journalism program and became a social correspondent for "Nickelodeon." Her celebrity interviews were consistently successful, catching the attention of entertainment and fashion industry insiders.

Actress and Model

In 2007, representatives of the fashion brand Chanel invited Lily to participate in the Paris Debutante Ball. The show took place at one of Paris' most luxurious hotels and was broadcast worldwide.

Lily Collins at the Debutante Ball (2007)

From that moment on, the young model's career took off. Leading fashion agencies began to invite her to work, and Lily's photos graced the covers of prestigious global magazines. In 2009, she was recognized as the world's best model by the Spanish magazine Glamour.

Simultaneously, she began actively pursuing a film career. She played Sandra Bullock's daughter in "The Blind Side" and appeared in two episodes of the cult teen series "90210."

In 2013, she appeared in the music video "City of Angels" by Jared Leto's band 30 Seconds to Mars. Around the same time, perfume brand Lancome made her the face of their brand, along with Julia Roberts, Emma Watson, and Daria Werbowy. She also appeared in the teen fantasy "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones."

30 Seconds To Mars music video featuring Lily Collins

She went on to play roles in the comedy "The English Teacher" and the action thriller "Abduction," and for her work in the fantasy "Mirror Mirror," critics dubbed her 'the new Audrey Hepburn'. Lily does resemble the legendary actress with her signature bushy eyebrows and her gentle yet bold look.

In 2016, Lily Collins landed a starring role alongside Matt Bomer in the series "The Last Tycoon," which followed a young producer's battle for control of a film company.

A still from the series 'The Last Tycoon'

In 2017, she was nominated for a Golden Globe in the category "Best Actress in a Musical/Comedy" for her portrayal of Marla, a mistress to the eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes, in the comedy "Rules Don't Apply."

Lily Collins Talks Her Dramatic Weight Loss For To The Bone

In 2017, Lily Collins appeared in the drama "To the Bone," playing an artist suffering from anorexia. Her co-star was Keanu Reeves, who played her character's treating physician. Lily admitted she was familiar with the issue firsthand, having struggled with eating disorders as a teenager.

'To the Bone': Lily Collins and Keanu Reeves

For the role, she had to lose weight despite already being slim. The process was supervised by a nutritionist, but she confessed that she sometimes forgot whether she was preparing for a role or slipping back into an eating disorder. This time, however, she lost weight through intense workouts, enjoying early morning runs on the deserted beach. The film premiered in the United States in January 2017.

Lily Collins had to lose weight for 'To the Bone'

In May 2017, the Korean-American fantasy film "Okja," starring Lily Collins alongside Tilda Swinton, Paul Dano, and Jake Gyllenhaal, hit theaters worldwide. The story follows a magical creature named Okja who gets separated from his best friend, a young girl named Mija.

On the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival (2017)

In 2018, she landed a role in the drama "Halo of Stars." The film takes viewers behind the scenes of circus life, exploring the touching relationship between a mother and her young daughter. A year later, Lily starred in the biographical drama about writer Tolkien's life.

In 2020, Lily Collins appeared in David Fincher's old Hollywood film "Mank." She played Rita Alexander, the loyal secretary and confidante to screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz. Meanwhile, she was wrapping up work on the series "Emily in Paris," where her character couldn't be more different from Rita:

Emily is a bright, straightforward character, and her world reflects that same energy. Rita, on the other hand, lives in a black-and-white world. She's more reserved, serious, balanced—and she's British.

The series follows a Chicago marketing specialist who lands a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that takes her to Paris. There, this Midwestern transplant has to embrace the city and all its French clichés. For Collins, who usually gravitates toward darker dramatic projects, "Emily in Paris" was a refreshing change of pace:

When I first read the script, I would've fought just to get an audition. From it being a Darren Star series to being the first American show fully shot in Paris—plus I'd always wanted to do a romantic comedy. I usually gravitate toward darker, more emotional themes that are hard to talk about. I was craving something lighter.

Her performance as Emily earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a TV Comedy or Musical.

Lily Collins Breaks Down Her Emily In Paris Outfits

In 2021, Lily starred in a Lancome campaign and tied the knot in a stunning Ralph Lauren gown.

In 2022, she starred in Netflix's crime thriller "Windfall." The film, directed by her husband Charlie McDowell, follows a couple who discover their vacation home has been surrounded by thieves. Collins thought working with him would be challenging. But it was exactly the opposite:

Sometimes I'd even forget it was him. I thought working with Charlie would be stressful, but honestly, it was amazing and liberating. It was great, and I am very, very proud of the film and proud of my husband.

Lily Collins' Personal Life

Actress Lily Collins keeps her personal life private and doesn't showcase it on social media. While filming the action thriller "Abduction," she began dating her co-star Taylor Lautner, the werewolf from the "Twilight" series. They seemed happy together and frequently appeared in public, but split after a year without explanation.

In 2013, on the set of "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones," Lily met actor Jamie Campbell Bower. Their on-screen romance spilled over into real life. Their two-year relationship was turbulent, with the couple constantly breaking up and reconciling. Reports suggest they're still together.

In summer 2019, Lily began dating Charlie McDowell – son of legendary Malcolm McDowell from "A Clockwork Orange." The young man wrote the script for "Gilded Rage," directed it, and Collins played one of the leading roles. They fell for each other on set. Lily later confessed she immediately thought, "This man will be my husband!" And so it happened. Charlie proposed in September 2020, and they married a year later.

These days, the actress dedicates her free time to travel and her favorite hobbies. Phil Collins' ambitious daughter has plenty. She's added photography to her passion for journalism. Lily also runs her own blog and dreams of directing. Her husband has ignited her passion for surfing.

Lily Collins Now

In 2023, Lily filmed the horror movie "MaXXXine," the final installment of the trilogy starring Mia Goth. Collins' specific role wasn't disclosed.

She also worked alongside Saoirse Ronan on Nicholas Rache's drama "The Secret Evidence" and filmed the fourth season of "Emily in Paris," which started production in January 2024.

Lily Collins: latest news and articles

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15 Aug 2022

Harold Edwards

Beautiful and charming girl Lily Collins. For that smile I spare no expense. She is so open person and attractive!

2021-05-10 12:27:20
Jane Chambers

After `Okja` I watched few films more with Lily Collins and I liked her as actress, she can get into character very well.

2021-04-11 14:45:44
Leonard Rice

I like that Lily Collins not only a beautiful girl but also smart. Her parents money didn`t spoil her, but the opposite she use them for self-making and educating.

2021-04-10 17:33:15
Tammy Davis

Lily Collins remind me Audrey Hepburn. The same look, brows, mimic. I only hope her destiny will be different.

2021-04-05 10:12:59
Jason Kelly

There is something in British girls, a natural refinement, coldness and aristocratic. Lily Collins is a prove.

2021-03-25 23:40:12

Photos: Lily Collins